Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 28, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg is embracing being a student of the game in his first NBA season, and it's paying off on the court.

New York Knicks assistant coach Chris Jent will be away from the team for an undisclosed amount of time due to personal reasons, sources tell ESPN.

Shocker! There's been another WNBA playoff arena availability squabble.

Ten days after being waived by the Timberwolves, forward Enrique Freeman has agreed to return to the team on a new two-way contract, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link). Freeman, the 50th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, spent his rookie year with the Pacers before signing a two-way deal with Minnesota […]

Mavericks forward Santi Aldama, who is making his way back from an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, was assigned to the G League on Tuesday to practice with the Texas Legends as part of his return to play protocol, the team announced (via Twitter). The G League’s Tip-Off Tournament won’t begin until November 6, […]

The Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues' No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11. Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, is the franchise leader in assists, steals and minutes.

Jayson Tatum buried a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer in his first 40-point performance since his return from a torn Achilles as the C's beat the Nets.

Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto has started off with a familiar feel.

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 21, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

The Sixers have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception in the wake of Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). Hukporti sustained the Achilles injury in his preseason debut and underwent surgery shortly thereafter. A team can be granted a disabled player […]

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a period of weeks due to swelling in his left knee, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during fourth quarter of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Imag...

DENVER — It’s been a “weird” start to the season for Steph Curry, but maybe not for the reason you think. His knee hasn’t been a concern, and he’s taking the Warriors’ 1-3 start in stride. Curry says he’s capable of playing 30 minutes in a game. He just hasn’t yet. “I’m feeling good,” Curry...

In a letter to the city, the Atlanta Dream said Game 6 getting moved to 12:30 p.m. so they can play in State Farm Arena was "not what we fought for."

The Knicks host the undefeated Pistons as Jalen Brunson looks to end New York's disastrous winless start.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 26: Mo Bamba #44 of the Utah Jazz boxes out during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 26, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...